This popular prayer, a favorite of many Catholics, dates back to the 15th century and takes its name from the first Latin word of the prayer, "memorare," which means "remember." The Memorare is of unknown authorship, although it has been attributed to St. Augustine (354-430), St. John Chrysostom (c. 347-407) and, with more reason, to St. Bernard of Clairvaux (c. 1090-1153). St. Bernard's sermons on Mary were famous, and it was his Cistercian monks in the monastery of Citeaux in the 12th century who popularized the name "Our Lady" for Mary. The Memorare has also been attributed to the French cleric Claude Bernard (1588-1641), known as the "poor priest" of Paris, whose homilies contain passages that echo its words. No matter who wrote this prayer, it was Father Bernard who did much to popularize it, teaching it in hospitals and prisons, where Mary's intercession was effective in working miracles of grace. The first manuscript of the Mem
I am very much relieved that the ACWB is not showing extreme opinions on church politics, education or the liturgy etc.
ReplyDeleteSuch views have just led to the cancellation of a visit by a Cardinal.
The electronic media is a powerful form of communication and must be handled with care. Better to err on the generous, inclusive side than to embrace a dangerous fanaticism.
The ACWB will expand while it is open to the Spirit.
Thank you.
Thankyou Terry! You express what is my wish for the ACWB..I am not in the least bit surprised that the Cardinal's visit was cancelled..
ReplyDeleteThis is not a subject for inclusion as a post on ACWB which steers clear of contentious issues, however, I listened to the replay of the SUNDAY BBC radio programme this week and the question of Caritas came up at the end.
ReplyDeleteAs a woman was involved do you know of any bloggers discussing this personally on their own blogs?
Genuine question.
Don't display this if you don't wish to, but perhaps you could point me in the right direction.
Thank you.